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Have Favors Fallen Out of Favor?

February 8, 2008

Have Favors Fallen Out of Favor?
by: Teresa Franko

The short answer is “No”. Favors given to the guests of special events- weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, etc. – are still a popular way to thank your guest for attending the special event, add some flair to your dining tables, add a unique reflection of who you are and add a more gracious tone to the event. However, we are seeing a significant change in the type of favors most often given.
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Top 10 Benefits of Living Without TV

February 8, 2008

Top 10 Benefits of Living Without TV
by: Katherine Westphal

Think you can’t live without your electronic companion, the TV set? Think getting rid of TV would leave your life empty and meaningless? On the contrary, living without TV can be much more peaceful, enjoyable, healthier, and happier. Can you imagine…?

1. You miss all the attack ads during election season.
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A Pickle of a Tradition - Christmas

February 8, 2008

A Pickle of a Tradition - Christmas
by: Emma Snow

As legend has it, in Germany parents decorate their Tannenbaums on Christmas Eve. The last ornament hung is die Weinachtsgurke-a delicate glass ornament in the shape of a pickle. This is a significant ornament, for the next morning the children will rush in to open their gifts from St. Nicholas.
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Add Personal Touch with a Photo Christmas Card

February 8, 2008

Add Personal Touch with a Photo Christmas Card
by: Rob Buenaventura

If you want to make a really big impact this Christmas, rather than running down to the market and buying stock Christmas cards, try making a family photo Christmas card. Even better, the photo Christmas card is not likely to make it to the rubbish bin but more likely to be kept and either framed or placed into a photo album.
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Things to Consider When Choosing Your Christmas Tree

February 8, 2008

Things to Consider When Choosing Your Christmas Tree
by: Rob Buenaventura

As the holidays approach, I’m sure you are quickly preparing to choose your Christmas tree for the season. Choosing a Christmas tree today isn’t’ nearly as easy as it was when we were children. There is a seemingly endless selection of available trees that make the decision of which tree alone difficult enough.
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Christmas Gift Ideas on a Budget

February 8, 2008

Christmas Gift Ideas on a Budget
by: Rob Buenaventura

Today’s Christmas gifts do not have to be massively expensive in order to make the recipient know how much you care. In fact, during these post-Katrina and wartime times lavish gifts seem a little more than slightly excessive. Remember also that there are people, even in this country who are going hungry during this holiday season. With these thoughts in mind, remember that those gifts that are from the heart are the gifts that mean the most.
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15 Sure-Shot Christmas Gift Ideas For Men

February 8, 2008

15 Sure-Shot Christmas Gift Ideas For Men
by: Samuel Hary

When you desperately want to gift them something ‘different’ this year

Anyone who has ever tried giving a ‘different’ gift to their men folk on a Christmas will know what I am talking about. It is far easier to select gift for women due to the kind of variety and range available in the market. Anyone under 30 would love to have the latest designer makeup offering. Above 40 will love some concoctions of skin creams.
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The Lathrop Surname

February 8, 2008

The Lathrop Surname
by: Cristian Farmer

In the United States there are many surnames of great prominence: Washington, Jefferson of the revolutionary days, Lincoln & Grant of the 1800s, and Roosevelt & Kennedy in the 1900s. One great surname that has always been present behind the scenes is the surname of Lathrop.
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Stay at Home Moms and Dads; Let’s Make Money from Home!

February 8, 2008

Stay at Home Moms and Dads; Let’s Make Money from Home!
by: Judy Taylor

I am always advised by some of my friends and relatives that I’d better to find a job and spend some time out of home. I really don’t know why they advise me to do that while they are not happy with their jobs, getting up early morning everyday, taking the kids to daycare or leaving them with the babysitter and … .
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The Perfect Wedding Speech

February 8, 2008

The Perfect Wedding Speech
by: Michael Saville

Giving the Best Man’s speech at a wedding. Is that something that fills you with dread, or is it something that you expect to do at some point in your life. What would you do if tomorrow your best friend gives you a call to announce that he is going to get married to the girl he has been dating for the last couple of years, and he wants you to be the best man.
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